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Maksim Mayorov has signed with the KHL's Kazan Ak-Bars.

Mayorov is a restricted free agent whose NHL rights will still be controlled by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He had a goal and two points in 10 games with Columbus in 2011-12. Thu, May 3, 2012 09:52:00 AM

He skated in the team's first eight games earlier this season after making the Blue Jackets' roster out of training camp. Mayorov had one goal, 10 hits and a minus-2 rating during that span. He is slated to play on the fourth line with Ryan Russell and Ryan Johansen on Thursday night. Thu, Mar 8, 2012 03:30:00 PM

He skated in the team's first eight games earlier this season after making the Blue Jackets' roster out of training camp. Mayorov had one goal, 10 hits and a minus-2 rating during that span. He is slated to play on the fourth line with Ryan Russell and Ryan Johansen on Thursday night.

Maksim Mayorov scored his first goal of the season in the Blue Jackets 4-2 loss to Minnesota.

Mayorov has the skill to be a top six forward, but his skating and defensive play have kept him back till now. While neither are fully remedied, they are good enough for Mayorov to make in impact in his first full season in the NHL. Keep him flagged in your leagues waiver wire.

Mayorov is a natural goal scorer but he has worked hard on his skating and defensive play to round out his game. "For me to make the team, I have to play good defensively," Mayorov said. "The goals are going to come. If I play well and show them I can do it here, I will get a chance to move higher in the lineup. But for now, I know what they want from me." Mayorov has the offensive talent to become a top-six forward but at age 22, he'll just be happy to make the Blue Jackets squad. Look for a 15 goal, 30 point season from the Russian.

The Jackets also received goals from Samuel Pahlsson, Nick Holden, Antoine Vermette and Boone Jenner in the victory while Evander Kane was the only name on the Jets' side of the scoresheet. Peter Mannino and Chris Mason were the goaltenders of record for Winnipeg while Columbus split the work between Mark Dekanich and Paul Dainton.

Despite a recent report from a Russian source indicating the contrary, both the Columbus Blue Jackets and the agent for Maxim Mayorov are confirming that the player has not signed a contract with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL.

"There's nothing to this," said Roliie Hedges, Mayorov's agent. "He's just training with them; he's not playing there. I talked to him yesterday. Max knows this is the best chance he's had to make the (Blue Jackets). When players are over in Russia, they have to train; and the best way to train is with a Russian club team. He wants to be ready this year." With the bottom six forwards on the Jackets largely unsettled, Mayorov stands as good a chance as any to find a home in the NHL this season.

Coach Scott Arniel was impressed with Maxim Mayorov during his recent five-game stint with Columbus.

Mayorov had a goal in five games and was solid defensively. "He's proven to himself he can play at this level," Arniel said. "Max has always wondered what he is - is he a goal scorer or a checker? He knows clearly now what we want him to be next year. He's going to be battling for a bottom-six forward spot. He played that role well for us." He's worth keeping an eye on during training camp.

Mayorov was a top six forward on Thursday before a defensive error in the second period put him on the bench for the rest of the game. "(Coach)Claude (Noel) just told me to improve the details," Mayorov said. "No excuses. I have to play way better." Mayorov has some offensive upside, but is likely a third line player at best in the foreseeable future.

Maxim Mayorov was benched in the second period after a defensive error and did not return.

Mayorov only played 3:48 minutes as he missed his check in the second period, giving Atlanta an odd man advantage on the play. It looks like he could be back in the minors before the weekend. Mayorov has some offensive upside but is likely going to end up a third line player in the NHL if he is able to stick.

Depth Charts

Brandon Dubinsky continued his scoring ways with a goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Capitals.

The veteran pivot now has two goals and five points in 14 games this season, each point of which has come this month. Known more for his physical play at this point, it's good to see him contribute more to the score sheet.

Sam Gagner led the Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory on Monday with two goals and two assists.

Gagner was limited to just eight goals and 16 points in 51 games with Philadelphia last season, but he seems to have turned his career around in Columbus. After Monday's showing he now has 10 goals and 17 points in 23 games this season. Nick Foligno and Zach Werenski each found the back of the net for the Blue Jackets. Cam Atkinson assisted on two of Columbus' four goals.

Alexander Wennberg scored the game-tying goal Saturday night late in the third to force the Columbus Blue Jackets into overtime with the Arizona Coyotes, where they won a 3-2 decision in the shootout.

Wennberg has scored goals in every other contest since being part of the 5-3 decision over the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 25th. This was his sixth goal of the season and his 21st point. Cam Atkinson and Sam Gagner recorded shootout goals for the victory.

William Karlsson picked up a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-2 win over the New York Rangers.

Karlsson opened the scoring with an unassisted goal at the 16:34 mark of the first period. He also helped set up Matt Calvert's game-winning goal, which was scored shorthanded. Karlsson finished the game with a plus-1 rating, three shots on goal and two giveaways in 14:34 of ice time. The 23-year-old is currently riding a three-game point streak. He's accumulated three goals and five assists in 15 games.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have suspended Gregory Campbell for failing to report to the AHL after clearing waivers.

Campbell is on record saying that he wants to take time to contemplate his future, as he thinks it wouldn't be fair to take away a roster spot from a young kid down on the farm. GM Jarmo Kekalainen has been trying to trade Campbell but to no avail just yet. One way or another the situation will resolve itself, and Columbus wouldn't mind if it took as much of his cap hit off the books as possible.

Sedlak made the Blue Jackets as their 13th forward and has been a healthy scratch since then. The 23-year-old has traditionally not been much of an offensive threat, but he did excel during the 2016 AHL playoffs with nine goals and 16 points in 17 games.

Jenner had 30 goals last season as well as 47 points but this season has not been kind to the forward as he was on a six game pointless streak before finding the back of the net Thursday. He has only four goals and eight points in 23 games but he looks like he is showing signs of ending his season long slump.

The Blue Jackets pummeled Mike Smith in the Arizona net with 60 shots but managed to get just two past him in regulation and overtime before prevailing in the shootout. Saad did not score but had one assist and now has seven goals and 20 points in 22 games. He is a must start.

Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella has been happy with the team's discipline in contrast to last season and Hartnell's severe drop in PIM is a reflection of that. But while Hartnell's far more disciplined play is good for Columbus, it has been a negative for fantasy owners in certain leagues. Hartnell has scored five goals and 15 points in 24 contests so he does have some value beyond his PIM generation, but that was traditionally a big part of his appeal to fantasy owners and now it might be a thing of the past.

Matt Calvert returned to the Columbus lineup Saturday after missing five games with an eye injury and concussion.

Calvert took 36 stitches to his eye and while that has healed nicely, the concussion issues forced him to be on the sidelines longer than he thought he would have to be but he did play two games before he left the lineup. "Midweek there after the second game (Nov. 21 against Colorado), I just wasn’t feeling good," Calvert said. "I think concussions have been a big thing across the league. If you’re not right, you should really tell your trainer. They handled it well and the doctor handled it great. I was in great hands and I’m feeling great right now. Sometimes symptoms don’t pop up until a few days after. I thought I was good, but then two games later I just wasn’t feeling great. I let them know. I went through the protocol and I just wasn’t myself, so I had to take some time off."

Cam Atkinson scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Atkinson opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal at the 3:08 mark of the first period. He then picked up the primary assist on Brandon Dubinsky's go-ahead goal (2-1) in the second period. Atkinson now has nine goals and 25 points in 25 games this season. He probably won't be able to stay at a point-per-game pace, but he's still worth owning in all fantasy formats.

Josh Anderson has shown a lot of promise this season, but to take another next step he needs to be a more consistent producer.

"He has seven goals right now, that’s good stuff," said Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella. "But he has to continue to stay on top of himself as far as . . . what it is to be a pro. I’m not sure on that with him. Does it get good to him because he had a good night? Or, does he come back and do it the next game with even more concentration? That’s the key with these young guys. I have a question mark with Josh on that." Anderson had a goal and two assists on Tuesday and also found the back of the net on Friday. Before that though he went four games without a point and he also had an eight-game point drought earlier in the campaign. It's not unusual for young players to go on more severe hot and cold streaks, but he might end up with 40-50 points this season regardless.

This is the first time in his career that Johnson is a plus-player but it is coming at a cost as he is not seeing any power play time as coach John Tortorella is using Zach Werenski and Seth Jones on the point, relegating Johnson and Ryan Murray to the bench with the man=advantage. "They’re not happy about it," Tortorella said. "Trust me, they’re not happy. But I think it’s a great lesson for our young players to look at them and how they’re handling it.
"We split up for the (power play) meeting and there’s Jack and Murr, still in the dressing room. That’s hard, because I know they want to be a part of it. But it doesn’t affect how they come to work each day, and that’s a big for us." Johnson has five assists this season and has still been a force on the blueline.

Zach Werenski racked up a game-high seven shots on Friday against Tampa Bay.

The rookie defender also registered an assist during the first period on a power-play goal by Nick Foligno. Werenski has compiled five goals and 11 helpers through the first 19 games of his NHL career. What a fantastic start for the talented 19-year-old.

The Blue Jackets were shut out for the first time all season as they dropped a 2-0 decision to Calgary. Savard has seen his power play time go down this season with rookie Zach Werenski picking up his slack but Savard has been a solid member of the blueline corps this season. "He doesn't get a lot of attention at that position, and at that position that’s a good thing," coach John Tortorella said. "He’s a foundation guy. You can't win without a guy like that, and he's served that role very well." Savard has a goal and three assists this season so he is not worth having in your fantasy lineup.

The defenseman was a surprise addition to the Blue Jackets blue line during training camp as he made the squad. He has played well for most of the season but has seen his play slip of late with defensive miscues. Nevertheless, he potted his first of the season Saturday and now has two points in 13 games with a plus-two rating. He should not be on your fantasy radar at this time.

Bobrovsky has now won four straight games and he's given up just five goals during that stretch. He continues to play like one of the top goalies in the league this season. Bobrovsky has a 15-5-2 record with a 1.98 goals-against-average and a .932 save percentage this season. He's a must-start in all fantasy formats whenever he's between the pipes.

It'll be Curtis McElhinney, not Sergei Bobrovsky, in net against the Coyotes on Saturday.

Thus will mark the backup's third start and fourth game of the season. He's turned away 74 of 80 combined shots this season and is 0-0-2. With a loaded slate of games tonight, you may wish to find a more favorable matchup.